Bamboo construction is where design meets the realities of a living material: load paths, joinery, foundations, roofing and finishing that turn a drawing into a structure standing for decades. Every guide here is drawn from real builds by our team and alumni. Ready to build with your own hands? Our 11-Day Bamboo Build and Design Course takes you from raw pole to finished structure in Bali.
By Sai Goutham | June 14, 2022 | Construction -
A guide on how to install a clay tile roof for a bamboo building. In…
By Sai Goutham | June 9, 2022 | Construction -
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By Sai Goutham | April 7, 2022 | Construction -
Finishing is the final stage of the bamboo building process. Once the main structural framing…
By Leticia García Robles | March 18, 2022 | Construction - Recursos en Español -
Existen muchas razones por las cuales hacer maquetas de bambú. Desde que nos ayudan a…
By Cécile Durand | October 1, 2021 | Construction -
After weeks of designing, model making and planning, you are ready to begin the construction…
By Sai Goutham | September 13, 2021 | Construction -
Foundations are one of the most important structural elements in the bamboo building process. Foundations…

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